This chapter advances the UN SDG goals 13 and 14 by reviewing how to calculate species count in a high-veracity ecosystem model for use in climate resilience and aquatic conservation settings.

Global trends in sea turtles populations

This paper evaluates the negative impacts of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) on Indian biodiversity and highlights an urgent necessity to continue building management programs and develop government policies to protect the aquatic environment from it.

Coral atolls are at risk from rising sea level, what can be done to enhance island buidling processes

Additives may be present in amounts higher than 50% within plastic objects.

The paper demonstrates the importance of a cross-sectoral approach in conservation planning to mitigate the impacts of industrial activities such as fishing, shipping, and deep-sea mining on biodiversity in the open ocean, offering a cost-effective solution for achieving conservation targets and promoting sustainable management in the face of "blue acceleration".

Physical, chemical weathering and volcanic eruptions release heavy metals into soils and surface waters naturally.

This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 3 and 14 by addressing the impact of crude oil spills on marine ecosystems and exploring sustainable solutions for mitigating pollution.

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In recent years the use of plastics has increased exponentially.